6 IS Ch. 2 Assessment - CORRECTIONS

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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From the accumulation and cementation of particles.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A rock that has changed form due to heat and pressure.

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What is a characteristic of foliated rocks?

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Parallel layers or bands.

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What can 'bake' a rock?

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Magma or lava.

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What is intrusive rock?

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Rock formed from magma beneath Earth's surface.

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily made of?

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Particles from other rocks, minerals, and organic materials.

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What is the process of lithification?

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The process of turning sediments into solid rock through compaction and cementation.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma beneath the surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava on the surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.